Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and versatile Collaborative Pianist to join our dynamic musical team. In this role, you will serve as a vital musical partner, providing accompaniment and support across a variety of performances, services, and rehearsals. Your expertise will help create inspiring musical experiences by blending technical skill with creative improvisation, ensuring each performance resonates deeply with audiences. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to vibrant musical communities while honing your craft in diverse settings.
SCHEDULE:
- Academic Year: September 2024 - May 2025
- Mondays & Tuesdays, 3:30-6:30pm
- Wednesdays, 3:30-8:30pm
- Thursday, YAP masterclass 4:45-6:30
- Dress rehearsals and concerts roughly once a month with additional calls during holiday season.
- Full schedule available prior to contract for 2026-2027 season
COMPENSATION: Though part-time, this position is foundational to the Choir School of Delaware program. For the 2025-2026 academic year, the salary is $16,000.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with vocalists, instrumentalists, conductors, and directors to develop cohesive and expressive performances.
- Prepare and rehearse a wide repertoire of music, including hymn music, concert pieces, and theatrical selections.
- Accompany live performances during religious services, concerts, and community events with precision and sensitivity.
- Read sheet music fluently and adapt arrangements as needed to suit different performance contexts.
- Incorporate musical improvisation and composition techniques to enhance spontaneous moments during performances.
- Assist in music selection by suggesting appropriate pieces that align with thematic or liturgical themes.
- Maintain a high level of musical literacy across genres, blending styles such as classical, gospel, jazz, and contemporary music.
Requirements
- Proven experience in religious music performance and concert music performance settings.
- Strong knowledge of musical liturgical practices and hymn music traditions.
- Proficiency in playing the piano is essential; additional skills in guitar, drums, organ, or other musical instruments are a plus.
- Familiarity with digital audio workstation (DAW) software for recording or editing performances.
- Experience with acoustic treatment techniques to optimize sound quality in performance spaces.
- Ability to read sheet music fluently and harmonize melodies effectively across different genres.
- Demonstrated skill in musical improvisation composition and blending diverse music genres seamlessly.
- Theater experience is advantageous for engaging live audiences and supporting theatrical productions involving music.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
Join us as a Collaborative Pianist and bring your musical talents to life—creating memorable moments that inspire and uplift communities through the power of music!
Pay: $16,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
